Federal Practitioner

2002 EDITORIAL INDEX: SORTED BY SUBJECT

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ADVERSE DRUG EFFECTS/DRUG WARNINGS

Army drug under investigation. Federal health matters. October, p. 49.

Compatibility concerns with azithromycin. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

Don’t mix miconazole and warfarin. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Drugs and sleep problems in elders. Drug monitor. July, p. 39.

Furosemide in mechanically ventilated patients. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

Link between anthrax vaccine and birth defects? Federal health matters. March, p. 45.

Methadone and torsade de pointes. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

New adverse effects reported for nevirapine. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

Revealing reports on ziprasidone. Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

RTA in elders taking ACE inhibitors. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

Ticlopidine-induced arthritis. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

Ups and downs of diabetes drugs. Drug monitor. July, p. 34.

ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY

Anaphylaxis: Triggers and treatment. Hallett R, Teuber SS. August, p. 41. (CE/CME)

DoD resumes anthrax immunization program. Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

FDA greenlights anthrax vaccine production. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

Link between anthrax vaccine and birth defects? Federal health matters. March, p. 45.

New hope in fight against melanoma. Clinical digest. December, p. 42.

Relieving insulin allergy. Drug monitor. May, p. 57.

Vaccine may protect against S. aureus infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 51.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

The facts about herbal medicines. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Can statins lower AD risk? Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Homocysteine: Another clue to Alzheimer’s disease? Clinical digest. April, p. 44.

Recognizing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Kim KY, Bader GM, Harpold GJ. April, p. 52. (CE/CME)

The facts about Alzheimer’s disease. Patient information. April, p. 31.

BLOOD DISORDERS

Alteplase: How low can you dose? Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

Common errors in internal medicine—Iron deficiency anemia. Krueth P, Lesho EP, Gey D. March, p. 24.

Living with sickle-cell disease. Patient information. May, p. 45.

Venous thromboembolism: Meeting the challenge. Tambunan D, Vandervoort R. March, p. 54. (CE/CME)

CANCER

A closer look—Acquired esophagobronchial fistula. Ansari A. August, p. 20.

Army upgrades cervical cancer screening. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

Cancer coverage for American Indian and Alaska Native women. Federal health matters. April, p. 38.

Cancer of the bladder. Brewer A. December, p. 50. (CE/CME)

Celecoxib and preoperative chemotherapy. Drug monitor. August, p. 24.

Common errors in internal medicine—The occult breast mass. Lüer S, Roda P, Lesho EP. June, p. 15.

Groundbreaking drug homes in on cancer cells. Drug monitor. April, p. 48.

New hope in fight against melanoma. Clinical digest. December, p. 42.

New treatment for cancer complication. Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

CAPITAL COMMENT

Hard times ahead for nonfederal practitioners? Capital comment. Sunshine J. February, p. 31.

If terrorists strike again—Assessing the major modes of attack. Capital comment. Sunshine J. May, p. 58.

If terrorists strike again—The nation’s medical response system. Capital comment. Sunshine J. July, p. 25.

Revolutionary medicine—Federal research helps debunk time-honored myths. Capital comment. Sunshine J. September, p. 47.

U.S. Air Force gets an "A" for allocation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. March, p. 32.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

A new role for the clinical pharmacist—Managing hyperlipidemia in patients with coronary artery disease. De Lallo VC, Resch ND. July, p. 11.

Accelerated treatment for patients with AF. Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

Antibiotic-coated stent helps reduce restenosis. Clinical digest. May, p. 51.

Azithromycin: Potential MI deterrent? Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Can BMD predict postmenopausal CVD? Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Can statins hurt patients with ACS? Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

Maximizing cost-effectiveness of statin therapy. Rindone JP, Slater B. December, p. 18.

Predicting post-MI stroke in elders. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Recognizing atypical acute coronary events. Clinical digest. October, p. 54.

Statins: Helpful after revascularization? Drug monitor. May, p. 54.

Steering clear of heart attack. Patient information. January, p. 25.

Targeting cardiac risk factors. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

Too many TTEs? Clinical digest. December, p. 42.

VA site participates in coronary stent trial. Federal health matters. February, p. 39.

CLINICAL DIGEST

Antibiotic-coated stent helps reduce restenosis. Clinical digest. May, p. 51.

Better surgery for stress incontinence? Clinical digest. October, p. 54.

Brain implant gets broader indication. Clinical digest. March, p. 41.

Can BMD predict postmenopausal CVD? Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Detecting elder abuse. Clinical digest. October, p. 58.

Dirty stethoscopes. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Formula for identifying diabetes risk. Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Gender and diabetes risk. Clinical digest. March, p. 41.

Homocysteine: Another clue to Alzheimer’s disease? Clinical digest. April, p. 44.

Hypoglycemia and everyday chores. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

New hope in fight against melanoma. Clinical digest. December, p. 42.

New thoughts on TURP for BPH. Clinical digest. August, p. 26.

"Nil by mouth" revisited. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

Predicting post-MI stroke in elders. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Recognizing atypical acute coronary events. Clinical digest. October, p. 54.

Shortening antibiotic duration for childhood pneumonia. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Stopping diabetes before it starts. Clinical digest. July, p. 31.

Strategies to reduce urinary incontinence. Clinical digest. April, p. 44.

Stroke awareness low—Even among those at risk. Clinical digest. July, p. 31.

Targeting cardiac risk factors. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

Too many TTEs? Clinical digest. December, p. 42.

Vaccine may protect against S. aureus infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 51.

Venous ulcers or eczema? Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

When to leave AAAs alone. Clinical digest. December, p. 58.

COMPUTERS/DATABASE MANAGEMENT

New computer game simulating military medical action hits shelves. Federal health matters. June, p. 31.

VA offers online course in veterans health issues. Federal health matters. October, p. 50.

Virtual supercomputer helps speed anthrax research. Federal health matters. April, p. 38.

DERMATOLOGY

New option for patients with psoriasis? Drug monitor. July, p. 34.

Venous ulcers or eczema? Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

What’s your diagnosis?—Bullous disease in a patient with chronic alcohol abuse. Iskandar SB, Supit E, Faycal HA, Parveen T, Pop A. September, p. 11.

DIABETES

Antihypertensive approved for diabetic nephropathy. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

Common errors in internal medicine—Recurrent hypoglycemia. Seboekova P, Gey DC, Lesho EP. February, p. 53.

Current guidelines for managing diabetes mellitus. Lachuk L, McGee KH, Voris JC. November, p. 54. (CE)

Formula for identifying diabetes risk. Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Gender and diabetes risk. Clinical digest. March, p. 41.

Help for diabetic heel ulcers. Drug monitor. August, p. 24.

Hypoglycemia and everyday chores. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

Relieving insulin allergy. Drug monitor. May, p. 57.

Sibutramine for weight loss in type 2 diabetes. Drug monitor. February, p. 26.

Stopping diabetes before it starts. Clinical digest. July, p. 31.

Ups and downs of diabetes drugs. Drug monitor. July, p. 34.

VA study supports opportunistic diabetes screening. Federal health matters. February, p. 39.

DISASTER RESPONSE

If terrorists strike again—The nation’s medical response system. Capital comment. Sunshine J. July, p. 25.

Responding to bioterrorism, part 1—Recognition and preparedness. Greenberg MI, Shapiro DS, Haas CN, Henretig F. May, p. 62. (CE/CME)

Responding to bioterrorism, part 2—Understanding the likely etiologic agents. Greenberg MI, Shapiro DS, Haas CN, Henretig F. June, p. 45. (CE/CME)

VA takes steps to enhance medical preparedness nationwide. Federal health matters. January, p. 20.

VHA infrastructure and bioterrorism prevention bills in the works. Federal health matters. June, p. 28.

DoD

Army drug under investigation. Federal health matters. October, p. 49.

Army upgrades cervical cancer screening. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

Congress checks VA-DoD progress in military medical surveillance. Federal health matters. April, p. 41.

DoD discloses details of project SHAD. Federal health matters. July, p. 5.

DoD resumes anthrax immunization program. Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

Evaluating alcohol abuse treatment in the military. Milligan JR, Willis M. October, p. 60. (CE)

FY 2002 defense budget clears Congress. Federal health matters. January, p. 19.

Joint DoD-VA councils meet to strengthen partnership. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

More VA-DoD cooperation. Federal health matters. June, p. 31.

New DoD directorate to promote better deployment health. Federal health matters. July, p. 5.

Update on Project SHAD. Federal health matters. November, p. 53.

U.S. Air Force gets an "A" for allocation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. March, p. 32.

VA and DoD combine care in North Chicago. Federal health matters. December, p. 36.

VA and DoD establish new health care guideline. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

Young combat vets embraced, retirees disappointed. Federal health matters. December, p. 36.

DRUG MONITOR

A second chance for GHB. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Accelerated treatment for patients with AF. Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

Aerosolized iloprost for pulmonary hypertension. Drug monitor. October, p. 48.

Albuterol sulfate precautions. Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Alteplase: How low can you dose? Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

Anticlotting drug approved for hip and knee surgeries. Drug monitor. February, p. 26.

Anti-HIV arsenal expands again. Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

Antihypertensive approved for diabetic nephropathy. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

Azithromycin: Potential MI deterrent? Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Bone loss with injectable contraceptive reversible? Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Can statins hurt patients with ACS? Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

Can statins lower AD risk? Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Celecoxib and preoperative chemotherapy. Drug monitor. August, p. 24.

Compatibility concerns with azithromycin. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

Don’t mix miconazole and warfarin. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Drugs and sleep problems in elders. Drug monitor. July, p. 39.

Furosemide in mechanically ventilated patients. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

Groundbreaking drug homes in on cancer cells. Drug monitor. April, p. 48.

HAART OK with HIV-hepatitis C coinfection. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Help for diabetic heel ulcers. Drug monitor. August, p. 24.

Improving antiepileptic monotherapy. Drug monitor. May, p. 54.

Managing posttransplantation therapy in HIV. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

Methadone and torsade de pointes. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

New adverse effects reported for nevirapine. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

New drug fights severe sepsis. Drug monitor. March, p. 68.

New option for patients with psoriasis? Drug monitor. July, p. 34.

New treatment for cancer complication. Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

Patients and doctors disagree about benzodiazepines. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

Relieving insulin allergy. Drug monitor. May, p. 57.

Rethinking preventive treatment of TIAs. Drug monitor. April, p. 48.

Revealing reports on ziprasidone. Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

RTA in elders taking ACE inhibitors. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

Shortening antibiotic therapy for childhood pneumonia. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Sibutramine for weight loss in type 2 diabetes. Drug monitor. February, p. 26.

Statins: Helpful after revascularization? Drug monitor. May, p. 54.

The facts about herbal medicines. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

Ticlopidine-induced arthritis. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

Ups and downs of diabetes drugs. Drug monitor. July, p. 34.

Using eyedrops to prevent glaucoma. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

ECONOMIC ISSUES

Bush denies VA emergency funds. Federal health matters. October, p. 50.

FY 2002 defense budget clears Congress. Federal health matters. January, p. 19.

Hard times ahead for nonfederal practitioners? Capital comment. Sunshine J. February, p. 31.

House approves record increase in VHA funding. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

Maximizing cost-effectiveness of statin therapy. Rindone JP, Slater B. December, p. 18.

Medicare to pay for VA health care? Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

U.S. Air Force gets an "A" for allocation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. March, p. 32.

ENDOCRINOLOGY

A closer look—Parathyroid adenoma. Ansari A, Biel M. April, p. 11.

Common errors in internal medicine—Polycystic ovary syndrome. Lüer SC, Lesho EP. April, p. 22.

Common errors in internal medicine—Steroid replacement and supplementation. Manggold JB, Lesho EP. October, p. 34.

ETHICS

Accepting gifts as a federal employee—Is there really no such thing as a free lunch? Federal law. Green J. June, p. 12.

End-of-life issues—Who are patients designating as their next of kin? Mozdzierz GJ, Greenblatt RL, Piro M, Thomasma D. September, p. 16.

FEDERAL HEALTH MATTERS

Army drug under investigation. Federal health matters. October, p. 49.

Army upgrades cervical cancer screening. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

Bush denies VA emergency funds. Federal health matters. October, p. 50.

Cancer coverage for American Indian and Alaska Native women. Federal health matters. April, p. 38.

Congress checks VA-DoD progress in military medical surveillance. Federal health matters. April, p. 41.

Congress reviews women’s health care in the VA. Federal health matters. November, p. 64.

DoD discloses details of project SHAD. Federal health matters. July, p. 5.

DoD resumes anthrax immunization program. Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

FDA greenlights anthrax vaccine production. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

FY 2002 defense budget clears Congress. Federal health matters. January, p. 19.

Gulf War service linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease. Federal health matters. January, p. 19.

House approves record increase in VHA funding. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

IHS awards grants to understaffed Indian health programs. Federal health matters. November, p. 53.

Joint DoD-VA councils meet to strengthen partnership. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

Link between anthrax vaccine and birth defects? Federal health matters. March, p. 45.

Medicare to pay for VA health care? Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

More VA-DoD cooperation. Federal health matters. June, p. 31.

Navajo Nation takes control of health care. Federal health matters. October, p. 49.

New computer game simulating military medical action hits shelves. Federal health matters. June, p. 31.

New DoD directorate to promote better deployment health. Federal health matters. July, p. 5.

New VA under secretary for health takes office. Federal health matters. June, p. 28.

Refurbished ambulances rescue IHS emergency medical services. Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

Substance abuse treatment planning grants available for underserved communities. Federal health matters. September, p. 44.

Union sues VA for exempting discrimination grievance. Federal health matters. September, p. 44.

Unsanitary conditions persist at VA medical center. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

Update on Project SHAD. Federal health matters. November, p. 53.

VA and DoD combine care in North Chicago. Federal health matters. December, p. 36.

VA and DoD establish new health care guideline. Federal health matters. March, p. 42.

VA focuses on nurses. Federal health matters. July, p. 5.

VA offers online course in veterans health issues. Federal health matters. October, p. 50.

VA site participates in coronary stent trial. Federal health matters. February, p. 39.

VA study sheds light on Gulf War mortality. Federal health matters. June, p. 28.

VA study supports opportunistic diabetes screening. Federal health matters. February, p. 39.

VA takes steps to enhance medical preparedness nationwide. Federal health matters. January, p. 20.

VHA infrastructure and bioterrorism prevention bills in the works. Federal health matters. June, 28.

Virtual supercomputer helps speed anthrax research. Federal health matters. April, p. 38.

Young combat vets embraced, retirees disappointed. Federal health matters. December, p. 36.

FEDERAL LAW

Accepting gifts as a federal employee—Is there really no such thing as a free lunch? Federal law. Green J. June, p. 12.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

A closer look—Acquired esophagobronchial fistula. Ansari A. August, p. 20.

Case in point—Foreign body ingestion and inhalation. Gaffar M. December, p. 23.

IVC filter misidentified. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

No proof that filter caused fistula. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

Understanding GERD. Patient information. June, p. 39.

GERIATRICS

Common errors in internal medicine—Insomnia in elders. Manggold J, Lesho EP. May, p. 10.

Common errors in internal medicine—Normal aging or cobalamin deficiency? Seboekova P, Gey DC, Lesho EP. January, p. 33.

Detecting elder abuse. Clinical digest. October, p. 58.

Drugs and sleep problems in elders. Drug monitor. July, p. 39.

Facts about falls. Patient information. December, p. 43.

Patients and doctors disagree about benzodiazepines. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

Predicting post-MI stroke in elders. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

RTA in elders taking ACE inhibitors. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

GULF WAR ILLNESS

Gulf War service linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease. Federal health matters. January, p. 19.

VA study sheds light on Gulf War mortality. Federal health matters. June, p. 28.

HIV

Anti-HIV arsenal expands again. Drug monitor. January, p. 48.

HAART OK with HIV-hepatitis C coinfection. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Managing posttransplantation therapy in HIV. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

New adverse effects reported for nevirapine. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

HYPERTENSION

Aerosolized iloprost for pulmonary hypertension. Drug monitor. October, p. 48.

Antihypertensive approved for diabetic nephropathy. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

Using eyedrops to prevent glaucoma. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

INFECTION CONTROL

Albuterol sulfate precautions. Drug monitor. June, p. 32.

Dirty stethoscopes. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Unsanitary conditions persist at VA medical center. Federal health matters. May, p. 42.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Avoiding antibiotic-resistant infections. Patient information. March, p. 49.

Case in point—Gemella morbillorum: A rare cause of empyema thoracis. Goli SA, Rogers HG III, Mathai MG, Byrd RP Jr, Roy TM. January, p. 10.

Field digital microscopy: A simple approach. Folio L, Corrigan PA, Rice GM, Maher C, Schnepf G. April, p. 14.

New drug fights severe sepsis. Drug monitor. March, p. 68.

Shedding light on shingles. Patient information. July, p. 27.

Shortening antibiotic therapy for childhood pneumonia. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Vaccine may protect against S. aureus infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 51.

KIDNEY DISEASE

Antihypertensive approved for diabetic nephropathy. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

RTA in elders taking ACE inhibitors. Drug monitor. March, p. 53.

LEGAL ISSUES

Accepting gifts as a federal employee—Is there really no such thing as a free lunch? Federal law. Green J. June, p. 12.

End-of-life issues—Who are patients designating as their next of kin? Mozdzierz GJ, Greenblatt RL, Piro M, Thomasma D. September, p. 16.

Union sues VA for exempting discrimination grievance. Federal health matters. September, p. 44.

MENTAL HEALTH

Combating the kindling effect in depression. Brown D. February, p. 9.

Revealing reports on ziprasidone. Drug monitor. October, p. 47.

NATIVE AMERICANS

Cancer coverage for American Indian and Alaska Native women. Federal health matters. April, 38.

IHS awards grants to understaffed Indian health programs. Federal health matters. November, 53.

Navajo Nation takes control of health care. Federal health matters. October, p. 49.

Refurbished ambulances rescue IHS emergency medical services. Federal health matters. August, p. 23.

Substance abuse treatment planning grants available for underserved communities. Federal health matters. September, p. 44.

NEUROLOGY

Brain implant gets broader indication. Clinical digest. March, p. 41.

Common errors in internal medicine—Normal aging or cobalamin deficiency? Seboekova P, Gey DC, Lesho EP. January, p. 33.

Improving antiepileptic monotherapy. Drug monitor. May, p. 54.

Shedding light on shingles. Patient information. July, p. 27.

What’s your diagnosis?—Encephalopathy and pleocytosis. Prodan CI, Holland NR. May, p. 14.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Naval use of laser refractive surgery. Amesbury EC, Tanzer DJ, Schallhorn SC. October, p. 11.

Using eyedrops to prevent glaucoma. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

OSTEOPOROSIS

Bone loss with injectable contraceptive reversible? Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Can BMD predict postmenopausal CVD? Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis in men. Civitelli R, Williams MT. February, 40. (CE/CME)

PALLIATIVE CARE

End-of-life issues—Who are patients designating as their next of kin? Mozdzierz GJ, Greenblatt RL, Piro M, Thomasma D. September, p. 16.

PATIENT INFORMATION

All about aneurysms. Patient information. October, p. 71.

Avoiding antibiotic-resistant infections. Patient information. March, p. 49.

Facts about falls. Patient information. December, p. 43.

Living with sickle-cell disease. Patient information. May, p. 45.

Overcoming alcoholism. Patient information. February, p. 35.

Shedding light on shingles. Patient information. July, p. 27.

Steering clear of heart attack. Patient information. January, p. 25.

The facts about Alzheimer’s disease. Patient information. April, p. 31.

Understanding GERD. Patient information. June, p. 39.

Using a metered-dose inhaler. Patient information. August, p. 29.

PHARMACY

A new role for the clinical pharmacist—Managing hyperlipidemia in patients with coronary artery disease. De Lallo VC, Resch ND. July, p. 11.

The pharmacist shortage: Implications for federal health care. Meadows AB. June, p. 18.

PRACTITIONER FORUM

Have blade, will travel: A surgeon’s adventure in Bolivia. Practitioner forum. Camazine B. August, p. 34.

Life after stroke—Pushing limits and rising above expectations. Practitioner forum. Lanza ML. April, p. 27.

Nurse appreciation: Genuine caring deserves genuine recognition. Practitioner forum. Burn J. December, p. 34.

The business of medicine—Why physicians are flocking to get business degrees. Practitioner forum. Armstrong B. November, p. 5.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Avoiding antibiotic-resistant infections. Patient information. March, p. 49.

Common errors in internal medicine—Acute mountain sickness. Lesho EP. July, p. 19.

Facts about falls. Patient information. December, p. 43.

Formula for identifying diabetes risk. Clinical digest. August, p. 25.

Predicting post-MI stroke in elders. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Preventing pressure ulcers. Hoffman N. September, p. 49. (CE/CME)

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis in men. Civitelli R, Williams MT. February, 40. (CE/CME)

Rethinking preventive treatment of TIAs. Drug monitor. April, p. 48.

Steering clear of heart attack. Patient information. January, p. 25.

Stopping diabetes before it starts. Clinical digest. July, p. 31.

Targeting cardiac risk factors. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

VA study supports opportunistic diabetes screening. Federal health matters. February, p. 39.

PULMONARY DISEASE

A closer look—Acquired esophagobronchial fistula. Ansari A. August, p. 20.

Aerosolized iloprost for pulmonary hypertension. Drug monitor. October, p. 48.

Case in point—Gemella morbillorum: A rare cause of empyema thoracis. Goli SA, Rogers HG III, Mathai MG, Byrd RP Jr, Roy TM. January, p. 10.

Furosemide in mechanically ventilated patients. Drug monitor. June, p. 35.

Shortening antibiotic therapy for childhood pneumonia. Drug monitor. December, p. 37.

Using a metered-dose inhaler. Patient information. August, p. 29.

READER FEEDBACK

IVC filter misidentified. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

No proof that filter caused fistula. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

RESEARCH

Revolutionary medicine—Federal research helps debunk time-honored myths. Capital comment. Sunshine J. September, p. 47.

Virtual supercomputer helps speed anthrax research. Federal health matters. April, p. 38.

RHEUMATIC DISEASE

Recognizing and treating ankylosing spondylitis. Wooten MD, Canino VO. January p. 34. (CE/CME)

SEEK & DECODE

January, p. 16; March, p. 46; April, p. 42; June, p. 36; August, p. 36.

SLEEP DISORDERS

A second chance for GHB. Drug monitor. September, p. 41.

Common errors in internal medicine—Insomnia in elders. Manggold J, Lesho EP. May, p. 10.

Drugs and sleep problems in elders. Drug monitor. July, p. 39.

Managing sleep disorders in military personnel. Farmer W, Yaffe J, Santiago TV. May, p. 21.

Patients and doctors disagree about benzodiazepines. Drug monitor. August, p. 16.

Recognizing signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. Braunstein AJ, Bell WL. November, p. 12.

STROKE

Life after stroke—Pushing limits and rising above expectations. Practitioner forum. Lanza ML. April, p. 27.

Predicting post-MI stroke in elders. Clinical digest. June, p. 44.

Rethinking preventive treatment of TIAs. Drug monitor. April, p. 48.

Stroke awareness low—Even among those at risk. Clinical digest. July, p. 31.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Evaluating alcohol abuse treatment in the military. Milligan JR, Willis M. October, p. 60. (CE)

Overcoming alcoholism. Patient information. February, p. 35.

Substance abuse treatment planning grants available for underserved communities. Federal health matters. September, p. 44.

The Buckley tobacco cessation program—Helping smokers quit. Shipley R, Tresch K, Tracey S, Wilcox A. March, p. 13.

What’s your diagnosis?—Bullous disease in a patient with chronic alcohol abuse. Iskandar SB, Supit E, Faycal HA, Parveen T, Pop A. September, p. 11.

SURGERY

Anticlotting drug approved for hip and knee surgeries. Drug monitor. February, p. 26.

Clinical digest. October,p. 54.

Have blade, will travel: A surgeon’s adventure in Bolivia. Practitioner forum. Camazine B. August, p. 34.

Managing posttransplantation therapy in HIV. Drug monitor. November, p. 52.

Naval use of laser refractive surgery. Amesbury EC, Tanzer DJ, Schallhorn SC. October, p. 11.

New thoughts on TURP for BPH. Clinical digest. August, p. 26.

"Nil by mouth" revisited. Clinical digest. January, p. 29.

When to leave AAAs alone. Clinical digest. December, p. 58.

UROLOGY

Better surgery for stress incontinence? Clinical digest. October, p. 54.

Cancer of the bladder. Brewer A. December, p. 50. (CE/CME)

New thoughts on TURP for BPH. Clinical digest. August, p. 26.

Strategies to reduce urinary incontinence. Clinical digest. April, p. 44.

VASCULAR DISEASE

All about aneurysms. Patient information. October, p. 71.

IVC filter misidentified. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

No proof that filter caused fistula. Reader feedback. March, p. 21.

Venous thromboembolism: Meeting the challenge. Tambunan D, Vandervoort R. March, p. 54. (CE/CME)

When to leave AAAs alone. Clinical digest. December, p. 58.

VHA